Hauraki, Matamata-Piako and Thames-Coromandel councils have agreed to submit a joint proposal for a new unitary authority under government reforms. …
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Track South Waikato District Council amalgamation and local government reform. Latest merger and restructuring news for South Waikato.
Taupō District Council resists Western Waikato merger that would increase debt from $900 to $9000 per rating unit under government amalgamation reforms. …
Hamilton City Council will decide next week on its preferred local government reform pathway, choosing between metropolitan merger options. …
Matamata-Piako, Waipa, and South Waikato councils will review a draft unitary authority proposal as part of local government reform discussions. …
Over 1300 residents have responded to Thames-Coromandel's local government reform survey, with 54% supporting an East Waikato amalgamation option. …
Thames-Coromandel District Council releases three amalgamation options for community feedback as government plans major local government reform by 15 July. …
Thames-Coromandel District Council seeks feedback on three amalgamation options by 15 July as part of major local government reforms. Have your say. …
South Waikato District Council seeks community feedback on local government amalgamation options as Government mandates council merger reform by 2028. …
South Waikato District Council is seeking community feedback for its submission to the Government's Head Start Pathway on local government reform. …
Waikato Waters becomes first water CCO to access LGFA funding, signs transfer agreements with three councils ahead of July 2026 operations start. …
Six Waikato councils launch Waikato Waters CCO to deliver water services from July 2026 under Local Water Done Well reform programme. …